NBC: "You Probably Don"t Need to Rely on a VPN Anymore"
NBC News writes: VPNs, or virtual private networks, continue to be used by millions of people as a way of masking their internet activity by encrypting their location and web traffic. But on the modern internet, most people can safely ditch them, tha.....»»
A dual symbiosis supports cuticle formation in wood-feeding beetles
Beetles usually rely on the help of bacterial partners to survive. These symbioses can have different functions. Bacterial symbionts may help digest plant material, make the beetles more resistant to plant defenses, or provide supplemental nutrients.....»»
How to delete your ChatGPT accounts
If you don't need your ChatGPT account anymore, you can delete it. Here's what to expect once your account is deleted and how to get it done......»»
The iPhone has a photography problem — here’s how to fix it
Do you think iPhone photography doesn’t quite have the same life to it anymore? You’re not alone. Here’s how to unlock that expressionism again......»»
You can’t share Xbox screenshots or videos directly to Twitter anymore
You can no longer directly share screenshots or clips to Twitter from Xbox consoles or the Xbox Game Bar on PC as the social media platform shifts its rules......»»
The Mandalorian isn’t for you anymore
The Mandalorian isn’t for you anymore.....»»
Sea ice algae on which Arctic animals rely under threat from climate change
Sea ice algae is an essential resource for the survival of many species living in the Arctic......»»
Economic uncertainty drives upskilling as a key strategy for organizations
With the economy experiencing instability and decline, organizations rely on their technology experts to maintain their innovative edge and generate business value. Despite being instructed to reduce expenses by 65% of the technology team leaders, 72.....»»
Sideloading fake apps could cost you $50,000!
A man from Singapore lost a whopping $50,000 after downloading a fake app posing as the Google Play Store. Mobile phone scams are on the rise and it’s not surprising, given how much we rely on our phones and how often we use it daily. U.....»»
Conquering modern data stack complexities
How are data teams conquering the complexity of the modern data stack? Unravel Data has asked 350+ data scientists, engineers, analysts, and others who rely upon real-time data insights for decision-making to share their practices. “For the third y.....»»
We rely on expert predictions to guide conservation, but even experts have biases and blind spots
When faced with uncertainty, we often look for predictions by experts: from election result forecasts, to the likely outcomes of medical treatment. In nature conservation, we turn to expert opinion to assess extinction risk, or predict the long-term.....»»
Man loses $50,000 after downloading fake Google Play app onto his phone
A man from Singapore lost a whopping $50,000 after downloading a fake app posing as the Google Play Store. Mobile phone scams are on the rise and it’s not surprising, given how much we rely on our phones and how often we use it daily. U.....»»
Chinese car vendors rely on spec differentiation to fend off Tesla pricing pressure
Chinese automakers are looking to enhance their product differentiation in the face of Tesla's cut-throat pricing competition, according to industry sources......»»
Huawei and Empyrean target Chinese EDA autonomy; aim to not rely on foreign suppliers for 14/28nm designs by 2025
Amid the technology autonomy wave in China, Zhang Yuzhuo, the head of the Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, recently visited Chinese EDA (electronic design automation) giant Empyrean. During the visit, he urged th.....»»
The Arctic’s Permafrost-Obsessed Methane Detectives
The Far North is thawing, unleashing clouds of planet-heating gas. Scientists rely on an arsenal of tech to sniff out just how nasty the problem is......»»
Samsung and AMD extend Exynos GPU partnership, hope to find customers
Samsung doesn't use Exynos in flagships anymore, but maybe mid-rangers will buy in. Enlarge (credit: Samsung / AMD / Ron Amadeo) Samsung Electronics and AMD are extending their smartphone chip agreement. In a press relea.....»»
Particle errors: Quantifying the effects of simulation mixing state on aerosol optical properties
Particles in the atmosphere affect global climate. For example, the black carbon from burning fossil fuels absorbs and radiates light and heat. To calculate the effects of aerosols on climate, scientists rely on simulated aerosol fields. How these mo.....»»
How to add and transfer eSIMs to iPhone
You don't need to use fiddly physical SIM cards anymore. Here's how to get started using the modern eSIM with your iPhone.You don't need physical SIM cards anymore [PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay]A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is that tiny contact-.....»»
Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn"t helping
Ellen Min doesn't go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick's Day parade......»»
FTC proposes "Click to Cancel" rule to simplify subscription cancellation process
The Federal Trade Commission wants to make it easier to cancel subscriptions anywhere on the web, easing the burden on customers who may not wish to use a service anymore.Federal Trade Commission building While it's seemingly always easy to sign up f.....»»
If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto
The threat is serious enough to warrant a manual check ASAP. Enlarge / An Orbi 750 series router. (credit: Netgear) If you rely on Netgear’s Orbi mesh wireless system to connect to the Internet, you’ll want to ensure.....»»